Criminal Defense Case Results

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Assault - Family Violence

Location

Tarrant County, CCC6

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence led to police being called and our client’s arrest based on the complainant’s first statement. At the scene, officers tried to photograph a claimed hand injury but there were no visible marks. The complainant later asked not to pursue the case and cooperated with our office. We presented her changed account and the lack of corroborating injury evidence to the prosecutor and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the charge.

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DUI - First Offense

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Ben Hall McFarlin III

Allegations

On an icy night our client’s truck tipped onto its side. After officers helped right the vehicle and allowed him to leave, a slip of the clutch led to a minor collision and a DUI arrest. He performed roadside tests, then officers obtained a warrant and drew blood. We obtained the body cam video and lab packet, emphasizing that he appeared sober and that officers initially let him drive. Leveraging those issues and his compliance on bond, we negotiated a plea to straight probation so he could keep working while completing court conditions.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Harris County, CCL12

Allegations

The client was stopped for an alleged unsafe lane change and arrested after the officer reported an odor of alcohol and conducted field sobriety tests in a parking lot. They admitted to a couple of drinks shortly before driving and later gave a station breath sample over .08. We pulled the dash and body cam and obtained breath-machine records, revealing a weak basis for the stop and steadier performance than described. The timeline also supported a rising BAC theory. Facing a suppression fight and our leverage, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Galveston County, None

Allegations

Police were called to a residence after an argument between household members turned physical. Both sides had minor marks and were arrested for family violence despite describing it as mutual combat. We moved quickly to gather the 911 audio, bodycam, and written statements, and documented that neither party wished to prosecute. We framed the event as a brief, alcohol influenced dispute with no ongoing safety concerns and no prior history. After presenting these issues to the prosecutor and applying pressure, the state dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Bexar County, 187th District Court

Allegations

While on felony probation, the client was accused of violating supervision and a warrant issued. We mobilized quickly, coordinated a planned appearance, and lined up a bondsman so release could happen as soon as the court set bond. We dug into the file, gathered proof of completed fees, steady employment, and past compliance, and proposed a concrete plan to address the alleged missteps. After negotiating with the prosecutor and probation, we persuaded the court that continued community supervision was the right outcome. Probation was imposed, avoiding prison time.

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Assault - Family Violence by Impeding Breath or Circulation

Location

Hays County, 453rd District Court

Allegations

The case stemmed from a domestic dispute where the complainant alleged choking, and officers made an arrest based on the initial statement. We obtained the follow up interview materials and communications, highlighted significant changes in the complainant’s account, and documented that she later expressed unwillingness to participate and limited recollection. The client entered treatment and complied with bond conditions. Using these factors, we negotiated a resolution that avoided jail and resulted in straight probation.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 8

Allegations

Police arrested our client for a second DWI after a low-speed crash into a commercial gate shortly after venue security had detained then released them. The client declined field sobriety testing and a warrant blood draw did not occur until several hours later. We dug into the reports and video, pinpointing the significant delay between driving and the sample, and the absence of standardized tests to anchor intoxication. We reinforced mitigation by securing character letters and proof of proactive alcohol-education work. Faced with these issues, the state agreed to reduce the charge to a lesser misdemeanor.

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Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

Location

Bell County, 27th Judicial District Court

Allegations

The case arose from trace residue officers reported scraping from discarded plastic packaging, which was used to file a felony drug charge. The matter sat without indictment, so we pushed for a setting and opened direct talks with the prosecutor. We highlighted the minimal quantity involved and presented evidence of the client’s sustained sobriety and compliance while under supervision. The state agreed to avoid a felony conviction and resolve the case as a misdemeanor with probation, eliminating further jail exposure.

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DWI - Second Offense

Location

Bexar County, County Court-at-Law 4

Allegations

The client was stopped late at night for an allegedly wide turn and arrested for a second DWI after roadside tests and a breath sample reportedly over the limit. We moved fast to request the ALR hearing to protect driving privileges and obtained the video evidence, breath-test records, and all reports. Our defense zeroed in on the basis for the stop, the manner the field tests were given, and whether breath-test procedures were followed. After we pressed those issues and prepared to litigate suppression, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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DWI - First Offense

Location

Montgomery County, CCL1

Allegations

The arrest followed a disturbance at an apartment complex. Officers arrived after the client was already home, conducted field sobriety tests, and later recorded a station breath test around 0.10. A neighbor claimed to have video of the client briefly driving inside the complex to return keys, but no officer witnessed any driving. We obtained the reports, any video, and breath test records, and challenged proof of operation and the timing of the result. After the client completed classes and community service, we submitted certificates and the case was dismissed.

Charge

Assault - Family Violence

Location

Travis County, CCL4

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute at a residence where the complainant alleged she struck him. She told officers he refused to leave the bedroom, grabbed a blanket, and pushed her first, and that she only reacted to create space. We moved quickly, gathering months of texts showing she had asked him to leave and records of prior disturbances tied to him. Comparing those materials with the police report exposed credibility problems in his account. We presented that context and flagged defensive conduct issues to the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

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Assault - Family Violence (Class C)

Location

Denton County, Providence Village Municipal Court

Allegations

A domestic dispute at a residence led to a citation for assault by contact after the complainant reported being offended but not injured. The client maintained he was trying to prevent the other person from entering a room, not to cause harm. We secured bodycam and incident videos and pressed for the full police file. The footage raised issues with intent and credibility, and we discovered the state’s discovery was incomplete, including missing portions of the officer’s report. Confronted with these defects and our readiness for trial, the prosecution dismissed the case.